Mons. George Blondin
16 June 1862

Volume 7, page 138, sitting number 8799. 

[The Silvy daybooks identify the sitter as 'Mons. George Blondin.' The following entry is his wife, identified as 'Madame M. Blondin.' The use of French titles suggests that the couple were French. Although in French 'George' ought to be spelled 'Georges,' the studio employee making the entry might not have known this. I have so far been unable to find any candidates for a fuller identification.]